Context
National armed forces day, also known as the National flag day of India, is celebrated and observed on 7th December.
History of the day
- On August 28, 1949, a committee was set up, under the then Defense Minister of India.
- The Ministry of Defence decided to celebrate this day, to honour the soldiers, sailors, and airmen.
- The committee decided to observe a Flag Day annually on December 7.
- In 1993, the Defence Ministry of India consolidated all the related welfare funds into a single Armed Forces Flag Day Fund.
Objectives
- To tribute the valiant and martyred soldiers and to revamp the harmony of citizens.
- To collect the funds from people for the betterment of the Armed Forces staff just by selling batches, stickers, and other items.
- To reinforce the cultural connection among the Indians and the Armed Forces personnel.
- To place the common public active participation and support all over the country.
